Fig. 3: Rotation rates and evolution of the three models.
From: Paleogene India-Eurasia collision constrained by observed plate rotation
a Comparison of the rotation rate between the west-, middle-, and east-bulging numerical models and the reconstruction15. The possible time intervals of the initial collision and the complete collision are highlighted by shading. b–d Evolution of the Indian continent in the west-, middle- and east-bulging models in map views, respectively. Stage Zero corresponds to the initial model setup. The dashed lines mark the outlines of the subducted portion of Greater India.
